OVERVIEW Launch Control is the perfect partner to Launchpad and Launchpad S extending the opportunities for producing and performing with Ableton Live. It s also a versatile controller which can be mapped to other music making or DJ software. Launch Control is also an ipad compatible controller, fully integrated with the Novation Launchpad app or as a controller to be mapped to your favourite music apps. The Novation Launchpad app is a loop-triggering performance app. Use the pads on Launch Control to trigger sounds and FX, and the knobs to control volume and filters. HARDWARE USB B socket 16 rotary pots 8 multi-coloured Launchpad pads Kensington Security Slot 2 buttons to switch templates 2 buttons for navigation and more switching
USING LAUNCH CONTROL WITH ipad Launch Control can be connected to an Apple ipad. An Apple Camera Connection Kit is required (available from the Apple Store or online). Launch Control will power from the ipad. 1 2 3 4 1 Launch Control 2 USB 3 Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included) 4 ipad Note that 30 pin Camera Connection Kit is required for ipad, ipad 2, 3. A Lightning to USB Camera Adapter is required for ipad 4 and ipad Mini. 2
If using Launch Control alongside other hardware, connect the hardware to a powered USB hub, then connect the hub to the ipad. 1 3 4 2 5 1 Launchpad S 2 Powered USB hub 3 Apple 30 pin Camera Connection Kit (not included) 4 ipad 5 Launch Control 3
LAUNCH CONTROL WITH NOVATION LAUNCHPAD APP The Novation Launchpad App is available for free on the App Store. Once downloaded, connect Launch Control and start the app. Once a session is loaded, Launch Control can be used to control all elements of the session as shown below. The app will automatically select the correct template on Launch Control. Do not press the template buttons unless using Launch Control with other apps alongside the Launchpad App. Only use if controlling other apps Filters. Move left to remove treble, move right to remove bass, centre to reset Volume Trigger sounds (pads are orange) / FX (pads are red) 4
Move row of pads up and down Pads trigger sounds Pads trigger FX 5
CONNECTING LAUNCH CONTROL TO A PC Launch Control is a class compliant USB MIDI device, therefore no drivers are required for use with a computer. Simply connect Launch Control to your computer as shown below. LAUNCH CONTROL WITH ABLETON LIVE Launch Control is fully inegrated with Ableton Live 9 and Ableton Live Lite 8. Please ensure that you have the most up to date version. Go to www.ableton.com to get the latest installers. Documentation showing integration with Live is available at www.novationmusic.com/register We ve included a free copy of Ableton Live Lite 8. Installers and unlock codes are available by registering your product at the above web page. LAUNCH CONTROL WITH FL STUDIO 11 Launch control is fully integrated with FL Studio 11. Please ensure that you have the most up to date version. Go to www.image-line.com to get the latest installers. Documentation showing integration with FL Studio 11 is available at www.novationmusic.com/register 6
TEMPLATE SWITCHING AND THE TEMPLATE EDITOR Launch Control is not just a 16 pot, 8 pad controller; up to 16 templates are available totalling 448 available controls. To switch template press and hold either the User or Factory template buttons. The 8 pads then will light up, with the selected template brightly lit. Press pads 1-8 to select template 1-8. 8 factory templates are available. These output a fixed set of MIDI CCs (pots and mode buttons) and Notes (Pads). 8 user templates are available. These output MIDI CCs (pots and mode buttons) and Notes (Pads), but are user editable. To download the Launch Control Editor software go to www.novationmusic.com/register 7
REGISTRATION AND SUPPORT THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NOVATION LAUNCH CONTROL! Please register your Launch Control online at: www.novationmusic.com/regsiter For customer support, please contact us online: www.novationmusic.com/support Novation is a registered trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. Launch Control is a trademark of Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. 2013 Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. All rights reserved. FA0389